Music Therapy
'Music expresses that which cannot be said.'
Victor Hugo
Music is the universal language of human experience. It communicates through our bodies, minds and emotions and is a powerful tool for connection and healing change.
Music therapists are skilled musicians who use elements of music such as sound, rhythm, singing and
playing of instruments as part of their psychotherapy practice.
In a therapeutic context, music has a wide range of applications and may be used to express emotion, establish calm and regulate the nervous system, improve concentration, stimulate memory and support recovery from trauma. Music therapy can act as a key to open places not accessible by words. It is effective for all ages and for a diverse range of needs.
Making music together encourages listening and responding to one another and helps to create empathetic communication and a sense of belonging. Use of the breath and voice encourages self-expression and reduces anxiety as tension is released. Clients gain a renewed sense of self-worth as their voice is heard and given value.
‘Music therapy can make the difference between withdrawal and awareness, between isolation and interaction, between chronic pain and comfort, between demoralisation and dignity.’ (Barbara Crowe AMTA)
The Koru Project’s music therapists work individually with clients and groups and alongside other practitioners to provide a combination of specialisms to meet each person's need.